Alpha Damon's Greatest Regret
Chapter 106- Visiting Drake

Chapter 106: Chapter 106- Visiting Drake

Zarah’s pov

The morning sun pushed itself through the curtains, casting a warm glow which I loved over the kitchen. Elliot sat at the table, his legs swinging excitedly under his chair as he stared at the cereal in front of him, slightly touching it. I knew what his excitement was all about and I was happy that he was happy.

He was too eager to eat, too eager for something different. His bright eyes were filled with expectation, and I couldn’t help but smile at the way he was actually bouncing in his seat.

"Mom, when are we going to see Uncle Damon? " he asked, his voice high-pitched with excitement as he reached for the cereal bowl.

I froze, the spoon swimming near my mouth, as the words he’d just said hit me harder than I’d expected.

The day my mother had visited I knew that Elliot had listened to our conversation and he had asked who Damon was.

My mouth had felt so dry until I had no. Another option but to lie to him and tell him Damon was his uncle.

It hurt me more than anything else that I had lied to my son.

But everything had changed and told mother had given me a phone call, spoke to Elliot and I had agreed even though I had talked this out with Michael, and agreed to go and see Damon, after all, one visit wouldn’t hurt.

" I can see that you are so excited, sweetie. We’ll see him soon. "

But that wasn’t the truth. I could feel it in the oit of my stomach — Damon was calling me back into his world. And no matter how numerous times I tried to tell myself I wasn’t ready, it felt like fate itself had other plans.

My mother. Rhoda.

I stood up and walked to the door, my feet slow and heavy, something telling me that all of this was wrong. When I opened it, I saw her standing there, a soft smile on her lips. She looked calm.

" Zarah, " she said gently, her tone soothing but with an edge that I didn’t miss. " May I come in? "

She said after giving me a tight hug.

I nodded, stepping away to let her in. Elliot jumped from his chair, running to hug his grandmother. She laughed happily, bending down to ruffle his hair.

" Hey there, little one, " Rhoda said, her voice full of warmth. " Are you ready to see your Uncle Damon again? "

Elliot’s face lit up. " Yes! I’ve been waiting forever! When can we go? "

"Don’t worry,"

Her smile was more warm now and I smiled back. " I know you’ve been through a lot, sweetie. But it’s time to stop running from your past. It’s time to forgive Damon. "

I opened my mouth to protest, but she raised a hand to silence me, her expression unwavering.

" Zarah, " she said calmly, " I know you’ve been hurt. We both know how hard he let you down.

For your sake. For Elliot’s. "

Her words pierced through me, sharper than I wanted to admit. She was right. I had been carrying this burden for time, burying my anger, my pain, and my resentment deep outside. But it didn’t change the fact that Damon had broken my heart.

I couldn’t help but look at Elliot. His face was full of innocence and hope like he even knew what had happened between Damon and me. He stared at me like understood the heartache, the lies, the reasons I had kept him down.

" I don’t know if I can forgive him, Mom, " I muttered, my voice faltering. " What if he’s the same man who hurt me? What if. What if he’s not really changed? "

Rhoda stepped closer, her hand gently resting on my shoulder. " Zarah now is not to remember someone’s mistake. It’s about letting go of the anger, the bitterness that holds you back. It’s about giving yourself peace."

I wanted to believe that Damon could be different now. That he was the same man I had previously loved. That the times of pain could be wiped down with a single decision.

But there was still a fear deep inside me — a pain in my heart that told me I was only fooling myself. Could I really face him again? Could I forgive him for the way he’d walked out of my life? Could I pretend like nothing had happened?

Before I could speak, Rhoda was already reaching for the bag at her side, pulling out a small, worn piece of paper. She handed it to me without a word.

I took it slowly, feeling the weight of the paper in my hands. It was an old photo, one I hadn’t seen in a long time. Damon and I are all together. We were happy. I flashed back that day so easily — the sun shining, the air warm with laughter.

But things hadn’t turned out that way.

I stared at the photo for a long time, my feelings crashing over me like a tidal wave. I could hear Elliot laughing in the background, his voice pulling me from the past and back to the present.

" I just want things to be normal again, " Mother said, her small voice full of hope. " I miss both of you."

I looked up at Mother, her eyes were teary and she quickly hugged me.

"Please, my child, don’t let Elliot grow up without knowing his father."

Something kept telling me that something was off but I pushed it away

I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath. " I. I should just forgive him and accept him back, " I said still, more to myself than anyone else.

Rhoda’s smile returned, a soft, satisfied curl of her lips." That is all I want, Zarah. I know you’re scared, but you don’t have to carry this alone now. Let go of the past. For you. For Elliot."

Could I really forgive him? Could I really walk into his life again and let him back by, despite everything?

And yet, as I looked at Elliot’s eager face as he played with his LEGOs

my heart softened. Perhaps I had been too harsh. Perhaps it was time to move forward. To give Damon a chance to prove himself. To love him.

I met Rhoda’s eyes, and for the first time in a long while, I felt the weight of the decision lift from my shoulders.

" I’ll do it," I said vocally, my voice slightly above a whisper." I’ll go see him. For Elliot."